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!()" J (-Or rrn Friday, January 12, 1996 Volume 58 Number 35 Student fee process begins By Marc Fuller Signpost asst. news editor The student fee process has only just began, but it is an important and revolutionary step for students' rights. The Student Fee Recommendation Committee suggested a ceiling of 3 percent to the ASWSU Senate Monday, but they pledged Life in the gym RYAN SHUPETHE SIGNPOST Dave Harris competes with himself in a weight lifting competition at the gym. The HPEC offers a variety of exercise equipment for the average student who desires improvement. Goosebumps By Alisa C. Rasmussen Signpost news editor Many Weber State University students dream of getting into a perfect relationship. With all of the differences in each individual student, Ellen New program attempts to The main goal of First Year Experience is By Cathy McKitrick Signpost senior reporter The big changes and major decisions that take place in a freshman's life during their first year of college can feel isolating and overwhelming. Weber State University's First Year Experience program, in its pilot year, addresses the needs of freshmen in an effort to ease the transition. Mark McGuire, WSU's director of housing, and Judy Elsley, associate English professor, serve as coordinators of this pilot program. "Our primary goal is to build to try and make the final figure lower. The committee has begun hearing presentations from various departments on why they should get student fee monies. The Senate can either approve the ceiling, or send the committee back to discuss a different figure. Arriving at the proposed ceiling was not easy for the commit on a Thursday create perfect Gootblatt, guest speaker for Convocations, gave some helpful tips on how to find the one most compatible person to fall in love wiHi and keep the relationship going. Gootblatt addressed this in her speech, "Goosebumps, Giggles, and Love: How to Meet the Per the students' desire tostay on campus and help them develop direction, so they know where they're going," McGuire said. Elsley said she was also concerned with retention, saying the First Year Experience's main goal was to keep students interested in school. "Retention of firstyear students on college campuses is a nationwide problem," Elsley said. "The first year can be the most vulnerable time for students. They can feel lost and alone." WSU is among the campuses nationwide who are attempting to keep every student who registers for school. tee. The SFRC does not want to raise fees, but must account for state-mandated salary raises. After the ceiling has been set, the committee will then decide who will receive the monies, which will then be voted upon by the Student Senate. The budget will then need to be approved by the President's Council andthe Board of Regents. afternoon s. relationship son You Really Want" given Thursday. "Men aren't women, and women aren't men," Gootblatt said. "God bless us for those differences."See Goosebumps page 3 ease college transition to keep students interested in school "Statistics show nationwide that a third of first year students drop out, and half of Weber State's freshmen don't return after their first quarter," McGuire said. "We have an ethical responsibility to help students feel more comfortable and to have the desire to continue their education." The program utilizes a four-pronged approach in an effort to meet more than just the academic needs of students. An orientation class is offered each of the first three quarters, teaching students college survival skills and later focusing on choosing majors and careers. President Paul Thompson and Diversity month to awaken students By Kim Johnson Signpost news writer "Human Connections: A Global Awakening" is the theme for Weber State University's Diversity Month 1996 with events and activities presented through January designed to celebrate and highlight the diversity represented by students and faculty on campus. Sofia Garcia, WSU's Diversity Center coordinator said the main goals for Diversity Month are to first, increase university-wide awareness and appreciation for diverse people, ideas, and cultures; second, to increaseuniversity-wide dialogue on diversity-related issues and how it impacts Weber State and the world beyond; and third, to increase university participation in order to highlight the university's global environment during January. "A Patchwork of People" is a progressive quilt project that will take place throughout January. Individuals and groups on campus are asked to design an 8-inch by 8-inch quilt square or find a piece of fabric that represents their culture or heritage. The squares will be sewn into a patchwork quilt to hang permanently in the Shepherd Union Building. Anyone who contributes a square will have their names printed on a scroll to hang beside the quilt, celebrating their participation in this project. Interested individuals can drop off their squares at a booth by the Union Building staircase on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. "This quilt will be a physical representation of our global campus," Garcia said. "I hope lots of people will participate." A taste of different cultures will be available every Wednesday in January as Marriott Food Services Kathleen Lukken, associate provost, taught LB 281A during fall quarter. The students learned how to register for classes, take notes effectively, reduce the stress oftest-taking, utilize the library, manage their finances, etc. Each student is given a faculty or staff adviser. Thompson also said the students involved in the program commit to taking clusters of classes during their first year. He said, "This creates learning communities where they see the same twenty See New Student page 3 offer an international buffet in the Gallery from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., which began Wednesday. Beginning with European cuisine, the buffet will offer foods from America, Asia and the Pacific Islands, Africa and the Middle East. The buffet costs $4.95. Marriott will also honor $1 off coupons available at The Signpost. "This is the first time Marriott has participated in Diversity Month," Garcia said. "We are really excited by their willingness to help us celebrate." Every Tuesday, during the Multi-Cultural Coffee Hour at 10:30 a.m. in the Union Building, there will be poetry readings presented by WSU students and faculty.Jan. 16 will be "open mic" day. Anyone is welcome to come-and read original poems or personal favorites. Poems do not have to bediversity-related, but must be submitted before Monday. For submission information, contact Bess Ecelbarger at 626-6617. On Jan. 30, Namu Lwanga, an Ugandan storyteller, will present a program in song and dance on Ugandan history in the Austad Auditorium at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. The event is free. "This is one of the most interesting events we will showcase through the entire month," Garcia said. "I want everyone to attend." The Diversity Steering Committee, whose members include students, faculty, and staff from many different areas of campus, wants everyone to join them in celebrating Weber State's diversity."We will address issues in a caring and celebratory way," Garcia said. "Ourmain goal is to reacquaint our campus to how each of us is really connected in a global community, " Garcia said. News: Trust fund formed for son of WSU student killed in accident. See page 3 Arts & Entertainment: Film depicts Nixon as an alcoholic, power hungry monster. See page 5 Sports: Big Sky player of the week is one of WSU's own. See page 6

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!()" J (-Or rrn Friday, January 12, 1996 Volume 58 Number 35 Student fee process begins By Marc Fuller Signpost asst. news editor The student fee process has only just began, but it is an important and revolutionary step for students' rights. The Student Fee Recommendation Committee suggested a ceiling of 3 percent to the ASWSU Senate Monday, but they pledged Life in the gym RYAN SHUPETHE SIGNPOST Dave Harris competes with himself in a weight lifting competition at the gym. The HPEC offers a variety of exercise equipment for the average student who desires improvement. Goosebumps By Alisa C. Rasmussen Signpost news editor Many Weber State University students dream of getting into a perfect relationship. With all of the differences in each individual student, Ellen New program attempts to The main goal of First Year Experience is By Cathy McKitrick Signpost senior reporter The big changes and major decisions that take place in a freshman's life during their first year of college can feel isolating and overwhelming. Weber State University's First Year Experience program, in its pilot year, addresses the needs of freshmen in an effort to ease the transition. Mark McGuire, WSU's director of housing, and Judy Elsley, associate English professor, serve as coordinators of this pilot program. "Our primary goal is to build to try and make the final figure lower. The committee has begun hearing presentations from various departments on why they should get student fee monies. The Senate can either approve the ceiling, or send the committee back to discuss a different figure. Arriving at the proposed ceiling was not easy for the commit on a Thursday create perfect Gootblatt, guest speaker for Convocations, gave some helpful tips on how to find the one most compatible person to fall in love wiHi and keep the relationship going. Gootblatt addressed this in her speech, "Goosebumps, Giggles, and Love: How to Meet the Per the students' desire tostay on campus and help them develop direction, so they know where they're going," McGuire said. Elsley said she was also concerned with retention, saying the First Year Experience's main goal was to keep students interested in school. "Retention of firstyear students on college campuses is a nationwide problem," Elsley said. "The first year can be the most vulnerable time for students. They can feel lost and alone." WSU is among the campuses nationwide who are attempting to keep every student who registers for school. tee. The SFRC does not want to raise fees, but must account for state-mandated salary raises. After the ceiling has been set, the committee will then decide who will receive the monies, which will then be voted upon by the Student Senate. The budget will then need to be approved by the President's Council andthe Board of Regents. afternoon s. relationship son You Really Want" given Thursday. "Men aren't women, and women aren't men," Gootblatt said. "God bless us for those differences."See Goosebumps page 3 ease college transition to keep students interested in school "Statistics show nationwide that a third of first year students drop out, and half of Weber State's freshmen don't return after their first quarter," McGuire said. "We have an ethical responsibility to help students feel more comfortable and to have the desire to continue their education." The program utilizes a four-pronged approach in an effort to meet more than just the academic needs of students. An orientation class is offered each of the first three quarters, teaching students college survival skills and later focusing on choosing majors and careers. President Paul Thompson and Diversity month to awaken students By Kim Johnson Signpost news writer "Human Connections: A Global Awakening" is the theme for Weber State University's Diversity Month 1996 with events and activities presented through January designed to celebrate and highlight the diversity represented by students and faculty on campus. Sofia Garcia, WSU's Diversity Center coordinator said the main goals for Diversity Month are to first, increase university-wide awareness and appreciation for diverse people, ideas, and cultures; second, to increaseuniversity-wide dialogue on diversity-related issues and how it impacts Weber State and the world beyond; and third, to increase university participation in order to highlight the university's global environment during January. "A Patchwork of People" is a progressive quilt project that will take place throughout January. Individuals and groups on campus are asked to design an 8-inch by 8-inch quilt square or find a piece of fabric that represents their culture or heritage. The squares will be sewn into a patchwork quilt to hang permanently in the Shepherd Union Building. Anyone who contributes a square will have their names printed on a scroll to hang beside the quilt, celebrating their participation in this project. Interested individuals can drop off their squares at a booth by the Union Building staircase on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. "This quilt will be a physical representation of our global campus," Garcia said. "I hope lots of people will participate." A taste of different cultures will be available every Wednesday in January as Marriott Food Services Kathleen Lukken, associate provost, taught LB 281A during fall quarter. The students learned how to register for classes, take notes effectively, reduce the stress oftest-taking, utilize the library, manage their finances, etc. Each student is given a faculty or staff adviser. Thompson also said the students involved in the program commit to taking clusters of classes during their first year. He said, "This creates learning communities where they see the same twenty See New Student page 3 offer an international buffet in the Gallery from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., which began Wednesday. Beginning with European cuisine, the buffet will offer foods from America, Asia and the Pacific Islands, Africa and the Middle East. The buffet costs $4.95. Marriott will also honor $1 off coupons available at The Signpost. "This is the first time Marriott has participated in Diversity Month," Garcia said. "We are really excited by their willingness to help us celebrate." Every Tuesday, during the Multi-Cultural Coffee Hour at 10:30 a.m. in the Union Building, there will be poetry readings presented by WSU students and faculty.Jan. 16 will be "open mic" day. Anyone is welcome to come-and read original poems or personal favorites. Poems do not have to bediversity-related, but must be submitted before Monday. For submission information, contact Bess Ecelbarger at 626-6617. On Jan. 30, Namu Lwanga, an Ugandan storyteller, will present a program in song and dance on Ugandan history in the Austad Auditorium at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. The event is free. "This is one of the most interesting events we will showcase through the entire month," Garcia said. "I want everyone to attend." The Diversity Steering Committee, whose members include students, faculty, and staff from many different areas of campus, wants everyone to join them in celebrating Weber State's diversity."We will address issues in a caring and celebratory way," Garcia said. "Ourmain goal is to reacquaint our campus to how each of us is really connected in a global community, " Garcia said. News: Trust fund formed for son of WSU student killed in accident. See page 3 Arts & Entertainment: Film depicts Nixon as an alcoholic, power hungry monster. See page 5 Sports: Big Sky player of the week is one of WSU's own. See page 6